Responsible Drinking
Our Commitment to Drinking Responsibly
Drinking is only fun when you don’t overdo it
It will come as no surprise that everyone at Virgin Wines loves their wine. Whether it is a glass of wine to relax in the evening, or a bottle of bubbly to share with friends, wine is a big part of our lives. However, we also know there is a serious side to alcohol and that drinking is only fun when you don’t overdo it.
Units in Alcohol
All you need to know
Units are something that are often mentioned when it comes to alcohol, but what do they actually mean? In basic terms, units are a good way of measuring how much you have had to drink, and do help when it comes to making sure you don’t overdo it.
The size and strength of your drink will determine the number of units it contains. Sadly, this means that there is no standard unit number attached to every glass of wine. Below is a rough guideline to help you.
White wine
Your average glass of white wine will generally be around 12% ABV
125ml - 1.5 units
175ml - 2.1 units
250ml - 3.0 units
Red wine
Your average glass of red wine will generally be around 14% ABV
125ml - 1.8 units
175ml - 2.4 units
250ml - 3.5 units
To give you a helping hand we make the ABV clear on all our wines. You can also sort our listing pages so the lowest ABV wines show first.
Virgin Wines Live Wine Tasting Events
We know that our live events are a fantastic way to try a vast array of new wines, and we want you to ensure that everyone has a great time. But it’s worth keeping in mind that whilst the tasting measures don’t look very big individually, they all add up and you can end up drinking more than you might have intended to. With that in mind, here’s a few tips to ensure you make the most of the event without overdoing it.
1) Drink plenty of water
There is always water available on every table so it’s a good idea to have a glass at regular points during the event to keep yourself well hydrated.
2) Use the spittoons
There are big red spittoons beside every table for you to use at any point. Plus it means you don’t have to finish your full sample if you don’t want to.
3) Tuck into some food
We recommend grabbing something to eat before you join us at the tasting, however we also aim to have food available at every event too.
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Further Help
If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call Drinkline, which is a free national alcohol helpline and speak to them in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).
